A Bitcoin wallet from 2012 suddenly became active after more than 14 years of “hibernation,” moving or accumulating 7,068 BTC, worth approximately $470 million at current prices. According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, this wallet belongs to the “Satoshi-era” group and started trading when Bitcoin was around $69,400, quickly attracting market attention.
This is one of the largest long-dormant wallet “wakes-up” cases in 2026. Such transactions are rare and often impact short-term sentiment due to their historical value. The event occurred amid strong accumulation by Bitcoin whales, with over 70,000 BTC gathered in early February after a market panic.
Immediately after the transaction was detected, Bitcoin rose more than 4%, demonstrating the market’s sensitivity to early investor movements.
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